Elmo is very soft, cuddly for the child. My daughter treats him more like a baby than sees him as a harness. The harness itself is very durable, easy to put on, and the straps are large enough that it doesn't rub uncomfortably against their shoulders or back. The middle strap has velcro, but is such a thick piece of velcro that I can't see anyone pulling it off easily.
The pocket has a zipper, which is a negative, velcro would have been MUCH better. Also, the inside cloth lining sort of comes inside out (Elmo is very plush) which can get caught in the zipper. The pocket is SO small that I can't see putting anything in it (anything you could fit in it would probably be a choking hazard to your child, so why you would put it in there anyway I have no clue. Maybe a pacifier for those who are still hooked to their pacifiers, or pennies for older toddlers...)
Otherwise it's a GREAT safety harness. Unlike the ones that have the toy or bag on the back of the child (where they can't play with it, look at it, or cuddle it) this one has Elmo in front where she can give him kisses on the head, and show him off to people. Buy Munchkin Sesame Street Soft Safety Harness!
